Things to do in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad Mirror | Feb 12, 2019, 06.15 AM IST

Madhvi Parekh

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Enjoy a retrospectiveAttend an exhibition displaying the works of Madhvi Parekh through the years. The collection follows her timeline since she started working and is a kind of presentation of the shift that has taken place in her style. Her style comprises oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas along with some works with watercolour on canvas and acrylic on acrylic sheet. The showcase is a retrospective of the artist and follows her work since she started as an artist. The exhibition, The curious seeker, will give you an insight into the life of the renowned artist.

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A display of some great artEngage in some beautiful and diverse art at a preview display of several paintings crafted by national as well as international artists. The collection covers very rare art hand-picked to ensure only the best works for the display. Paintings range from acrylic and oil on canvas to metal and wood works. The collection also includes work on paper, a tapestry and a stone sculpture. The highlights of the show are a Picasso and an Amrita Sher-Gil. The latter’s work is a self-portrait which she prepared in 1913, when she was just 14 years old. The preview brings the works of rare Indian masters together under one roof.

Understanding your cameraPhotography, though practiced by everyone, can be perfected by few. It takes a small amount of science and a huge amount of technique to capture the right moment. Attend a lecture that will help you understand better, the functions and technicalities of your lens. The lecture, An Introduction to Technology & Techniques Behind the Lens - The History of the Built World, is being conducted by eminent Australian photographer, John Gollings. "The History of the Built World" is the first major survey of his photographic practice and includes images of iconic modernist buildings, ancient sites of spiritual significance and the ruins of abandoned cities.

Learn about urban regenerationUrban regeneration, in simple terms, refers to redeveloping urban areas by ridding them of urban decay i.e. unproductive areas present in the inner city and thus, make way for higher class housing, business and more. This often brings about economic restructuring as well as social change thereby leading to an overall upliftment of the society. This process is laden with several challenges, primarily combining a focus on places with a focus on people. Attend a lecture titled, Place and People: Challenges in Urban Regeneration Projects, being presented by PhD in Urban and Regional Planning, Massimo Bricocoli, to gain a better understanding about these challenges that come with urban renewal.

When: Today, 6.45pm

Where: GIDC Bhawan, CEPT University Path, University Area
Entry: Open for all